I’m in a similar boat and it is very frustrating. My gf and I are fortunate to earn high incomes and it still difficult to find acceptable housing. Like you,

I’m in a similar boat and it is very frustrating. My gf and I are fortunate to earn high incomes and it still difficult to find acceptable housing. Like you, I knew many upper middle class kids when I was younger. The only ones who have purchased houses (so far) are the ones who received help from their parents.